Navigating Stetson University Scholarships and Financial Aid
Stetson University distinguishes itself through its commitment to financially supporting its students. Understanding the landscape of available scholarships and financial aid options is crucial for prospective and current students. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various avenues available to finance a Stetson University education.
Stetson's Commitment to Financial Support
Stetson University is known for its financial support of its students. The average Stetson undergraduate financial aid package in the past has been listed at approximately $57,000, demonstrating the university's dedication to making education accessible. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the full-time undergraduate tuition was $59,290.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Stetson offers a range of merit-based scholarships recognizing academic excellence, talent, and leadership potential. These scholarships are highly competitive and aim to attract outstanding students to the university.
J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship
This is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by Stetson. The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship provides tuition, fees, room, and board for four years, plus a summer internship stipend. This comprehensive award recognizes exceptional academic and leadership qualities.
Transfer Full-Tuition Award (See Yourself at Stetson)
Designed for high-achieving transfer students, the Transfer Full-Tuition Award covers full tuition and fees for up to three years or until undergraduate graduation. This competitive award encourages talented students from other institutions to continue their academic journey at Stetson.
Read also: Camp Scholarships Guide
Presidential, Dean’s, and Faculty-Merit Scholarships
These scholarships recognize academic achievements and potential. The specific criteria and award amounts may vary.
Global Citizen Scholarship
The Global Citizen Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to global engagement, intercultural understanding, and social responsibility.
Talent Scholarships
Stetson University recognizes and supports talent in various creative and athletic areas through talent scholarships. These awards are available in disciplines such as Music, Athletics, and Creative Writing.
Sullivan Writing Scholarship
The Sullivan Writing Scholarship, ranging from $3,000-$6,000 annually, supports students with exceptional talent in creative writing.
Lawson Scholarship
The Lawson Scholarship, up to $6,250 annually, is awarded to students demonstrating excellence in Philosophy.
Read also: Benefits of NSHSS Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships and Programs
Stetson University offers various need-based scholarships and programs to assist students with demonstrated financial need. These programs aim to make education accessible to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
The Dr. Service Scholarships (Bonner Scholarship)
The Bonner Scholarship program, also known as the Dr. Service Scholarships, is a need-based program that emphasizes community service and civic engagement. Bonner Scholars participate in meaningful service experiences throughout their college careers.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholars Program
This program provides scholarships for female students with financial need from specific Southern states.
Scholarships Based on Specific Criteria
Stetson University offers many scholarships with specific criteria, including major, background, or affiliation.
Legacy Scholarship
The Legacy Scholarship recognizes students with family connections to Stetson University.
Read also: Scholarship Guide
ROTC Scholarships and Yellow Ribbon Program
Stetson University participates in the ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program, offering scholarships to students pursuing military careers. Stetson University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Endowed Scholarships
Stetson University manages a diverse portfolio of endowed scholarships, each with its unique criteria and purpose. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of alumni, friends, and organizations committed to supporting Stetson students.
A. Jacob and Villa V. A. Scholarship
Merit-based scholarships for rising seniors in the School of Business or College of Arts & Sciences with a minimum 3.2 GPA and majoring in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or Mathematics.
Ainslie B. Minor Scholarship
To assist one student annually who is a Spanish language major. The recipient will be recommended by the Chair of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department in collaboration with faculty in Spanish. The scholarship is established in honor of Ms. Dorothy C. Minor's (class of 1972) father, Ainslie B. Minor, who served in the United States Information Service in Brazil, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Haiti.
Albert A. and Rebecca J. Scholarship
To provide a men's golf scholarship. To assist students with financial need from Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau or Baker counties. If it is determined that no eligible recipients from those counties are identified then a recipient from elsewhere in Florida will be selected.
Alfred I. duPont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide assistance for outstanding, academically talented and performance-oriented students to attend Stetson University. Scholarship awards are made to students who plan to study in any of the schools or colleges on the DeLand campus. Preference is given to students majoring in health-care related fields or majors that relate to patient education or the medical or social problems associated with children and the elderly. Scholars will be chosen on the basis of their academic record, scholastic aptitude testing, intellectual abilities, character, leadership, and personal achievements. Recipients will have demonstrated leadership abilities, high moral character and involvement in activities of social responsibility.
Alfred P. West, Sr. and Jane C. Scholarship
Scholarships to students who are relatives of Stetson alumni. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need, leadership qualities, service to school and community, and at least a B+ overall average in high school or a 3.0 GPA from college for graduate school or transfer applicants. To provide two merit scholarships a year for undergraduate students.
Anderson C. Boucard Scholarship
Scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the School of Business. To provide need-based scholarships to women in the golf program based on athletic ability, financial need, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Merit-based scholarships for outstanding students in Business Administration. To provide need-based scholarships for students who are Florida residents and majoring in any majors within the School of Business. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their high school or transfer school prior to enrollment at Stetson to be eligible, and may maintain the Scholarship from entry to graduation (up to eight semesters) with successful completion of course work.
Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Scholarship
To provide need-based scholarships (two or more per class: Freshman - Senior) for students with a 3.0 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who have leadership potential and have shown to be well-rounded. Preference is given to students planning careers in any medical field (including nursing)/ business; teaching; or Religious Studies.
Bernard H. and Joan S. Barnett Scholarship
Scholarships based on need and merit with a preference given to students from Palm Beach County. Preference will also be given to students majoring in the Department of Education or the Pre-Law program.
Bill "Gator" White Baseball Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide resources for the University to honor a baseball player each year as the Bill "Gator" White Scholar.
Blanche O. and J. Saxton Lloyd, Sr. Scholarship
To provide scholarships to students from DeLand High School who have significant financial need and are majoring in the School of Business Administration. If there are no eligible recipients, students from a West Volusia high school or with a major outside the School of Business Administration may be considered. The scholarship will be awarded each year to an entering freshman, so that in four years and thereafter, there is a Boulevard Tire Center Endowed Scholar in each class year. Students maintain the scholarship from entry to graduation (up to 8 semesters) with a minimum 2.
Bobby L. and Barbara G. Powell Scholarship
To provide merit-based awards for rising seniors who are pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music degree or the equivalent. To be considered, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale), demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment to the Music Education program and the goal to become a band director.
Bonner Family Scholarship
Scholarships for academically talented students who demonstrate a high standard of moral character and are involved in activities of social responsibility to attend Stetson University. First preference is given to graduates of Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida. If there are no students from Christopher Columbus High School enrolled at Stetson in a given year, the scholarship may be awarded to a Stetson students who meets the other criteria and is from one of the following counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach County.
Brenda Carole Jones Brown Scholarship
Scholarships for academically talented and highly motivated students to attend Stetson University. First preference is given to graduates of Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut. Second preference is given to children of independent grocery store owners. Recipients may maintain this scholarship from entry to graduation (up to eight semesters) provided they remain active in campus life and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. Established in honor of Paul R. Jenkins, Jr., who was Brenda Carole Jones Brown's teacher, mentor and friend, to provide scholarships for organ students at Stetson University. Students must be proficient in organ and demonstrate leadership skills through participation in campus life and community activities. Students may maintain this scholarship from entry to graduation with successful completion of coursework.
Carl W. Saults Scholarship
To assist students who have financial need.
Charles Emory and Jeanne C. Harrison Scholarship
To assist students who have financial need.
Charles S. and Dorothy D. Ginn Book Scholarship
To provide book awards for rising sophomore students who need financial assistance to purchase textbooks.
Charles S. Truby Music Scholarship
Scholarship for a student brass player based on need and merit.
Class of 1967 Scholarship
The Class of 1967 endowed scholarship is being funded by members of the class of 1967. To provide assistance for undergraduate students who would not otherwise be able to attend college. The funds will either be used to reduce loan indebtedness or be in addition to institutional aid. The scholarship will be awarded to students from Volusia county, Florida who have shown leadership skills and have indicated a desire to pursue a career in law. Recipients will maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue to be eligible for future awards.
Clifford E. and Cleo B. Storms Scholarship
To provide need-based scholarships for students in the School of Business Administration and/or students majoring in Economics.
Colonel & Mrs. Robert B. and Gladys M. Gilliland Scholarship
Military veterans who served honorably and are enrolled full time at Stetson University. Armed Forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard. The scholarship may be awarded to students enrolled in either a bachelor's or master's degree program in the School of Business Administration or in the College of Arts and Sciences excluding majors in religion and students majoring in the School of Music. First preference will be given to student veterans, and second preference will be given to dependents of veterans who meet this same criteria. The scholarship will be awarded on top of/in addition to the recipient's existing financial aid package.
ConMur Scholarship
The purpose of the ConMur Scholarship at Stetson University is to provide scholarships for deserving music education majors. The ConMur Scholarship was established by Dr. Frederick S. Conklin, Jr. and Dr. Earnest W. Murphy, Jr. Funding was initially provided by memorial gifts in memory of Frederick S. Conklin, Jr.
D. E. and Mary S. McDonald Scholarship
To provide scholarship assistance to Stetson University students studying in the School of Business Administration. Scholarship awards will be made through the award process of Stetson University.
David A. and Leighan Rinker Scholarship
Merit-based scholarships to assist academically qualified and leadership oriented students. Awards are made to first-year students who plan to study in any of the schools or colleges on the DeLand campus. Recipients may maintain the scholarship from entry to graduation (up to 8 semesters) provided they continue to meet the scholarship criteria and represent its values, remain active in campus and community activities, and maintain at least a 2.7 grade point average. Scholarship recipients will be chosen on the basis of their anticipated enhancement of the religious and social life of students. Recipients will be students with high moral character, strong religious commitment, demonstrated leadership achievement in Christian churches and other religious organizations, and prior commitment to community service and continued involvement at Stetson.
David and Sheila Urich International Endowment
The purpose of this endowment is to provide financial support to full-time students for international travel. An endowed scholarship fund provides financial support that will enable more and more students to access transformational international learning opportunities, particularly programs led by Stetson faculty. The establishment of the endowment strengthens student and faculty confidence in the University's commitment to growing international learning, amplifying the communication campaign now in progress. Will enable students to access transformational international learning opportunities, particularly programs led by Stetson faculty.
David and Sheila Urich Scholarship
This scholarship award is to be made in addition to a student's financial aid package and not to be used as budget relieving funds for the University's merit awards. It will provide annual financial assistance for a student to assist in support services of various diversity, social justice and outreach programs at Stetson University. To provide merit-based scholarships for a rising junior or senior who is majoring in Digital Arts (with secondary consideration given to Marketing majors). The scholarships will be awarded annually, based upon criteria deemed to be the greatest priority by the President and the Vice President of Enrollment Management.
Doris M. and Victor H. Thompson Scholarship
To provide assistance for Elementary Education majors in the year they undertake student teaching (usually their senior year).
Doyle and Mildred Carlton Scholarship
To assist students majoring in the School of Music based on merit. Recipients may maintain the scholarship from entry to graduation, provided they remain in good academic standing. The purpose of the Doyle and Mildred Carlton Scholarship program at Stetson University is to assist academically qualified and leadership oriented students. Scholarship preference is given to students from economically challenged families and/or students who are working to put themselves through college. Preference will be given to students committed to Christian ideals, as demonstrated by their strong religious commitment and their leadership achievement in churches and other religious organizations. Recipients will have demonstrated a high standard of moral character and participated in activities that have reflected a sense of social responsibility. Recipients maintain the scholarship from entry to graduation, provided they maintain a 2.7 GPA and remain active in campus life. Scholarship recipients are selected through the scholarship award process of Stetson University.
Dr. Carlos and Dr. Alicia Martell Textbook Scholarship
To provide assistance in purchasing textbooks for first generation college students who have demonstrated financial need with a declared major in the College of Arts & Sciences. Recipients must have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.7 (on a 4.0 scale), and have participated in extracurricular activities.
Dr. J. Ollie Edmunds Scholarship
The purpose of the Dr. J. Ollie Edmunds Scholarship.
Dr. M. G. and Janie Johnson Scholarship
Scholarships for junior or senior students who show proficiency in Chemistry.
Dr. Michael L. and Elizabeth S. Smulson Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist students who are majoring in Music Theory within the School of Music and will be awarded on a combination of financial need and scholastic merit. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarship awards are made through the scholarship award process of the University. Recipients of the Scholarship are selected by the Office of Financial Aid in collaboration with the Dean of the School of Music, appropriate, faculty and staff and/or their designees.
Dr. Robert E. Fort, Jr. Scholarship
Scholarships for students in the School of Music who have successful academic records but cannot meet their tuition increases.
Dr. T. Walter Herbert Book Scholarship
To provide two annual need-based scholarships for sophomore, junior or senior students with a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to members of Phi Alpha Delta.
E. M. Hall Scholarship
To provide need-based scholarships for students who plan to study in the School of Business Administration.
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